Delaware State University Foundation
Alumni Legacy Scholarship
This scholarship is designed for Delaware State University students who have a parent or grandparent who graduated from DSU. It requires applicants to submit letters of recommendation and a personal essay detailing their legacy connection.
Award
Varies
Deadline
May 30 (annually)
Level
Undergraduate
Status
Usually due May 30 – next cycle expected
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- Application effort
- Medium (essay, recommendation letters)
- Who can apply
- Undergraduate students, minimum GPA 2.5
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Who is eligible
- Must be a returning, current, or accepted transfer student at Delaware State University
- Must have a parent or grandparent who is an alumnus of Delaware State University
- Must meet general DSU scholarship eligibility (minimum 2.5 GPA, full-time status, and valid FAFSA on file)
What you'll need
- Submit three letters of recommendation, including at least one from a DSU alumna/alumnus
- Write a 250-word essay describing what receiving the scholarship means to you, why you are requesting support, and why you should be selected
- The essay must explicitly include the name of the parent or grandparent who is a DSU alumnus
How to apply
- Complete the general scholarship application online at desu.awardspring.com.
- Submit the three letters of recommendation to the Alumni Legacy Scholarship Committee via mail or email (dsufoundation@desu.edu) no later than May 4, 2026.
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Sources & verification
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- https://desu.awardspring.com
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